Job Description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Job Title: Project Officer (Counter Trafficking)

Location: MaiduguriClassification: Professional Staff, Grade P2Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Abuja and the direct supervision of the

Senior Programme Manager (Emergency Response) in Maiduguri, and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) based in Dakar, Senegal, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the implementation, monitoring and effective coordination of the counter-trafficking projects and activities. S/he will also support in maintaining contact with relevant government authorities and technical partners, to enhance

IOM’s presence in the humanitarian community in addressing the risk factors of Trafficking in

Persons (TIP) and exploitation among affected populations. Activities will be carried out in coordination with the United Nations (UN) humanitarian response system, and especially the protection sector working group as well as government counterparts such as NAPTIP.

S/he will also contribute to developing and promoting of the IOM's Counter-Trafficking policy in Nigeria.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Support the overall implementation of the mission’s counter-trafficking and victim protection activities and the development of new ones especially in North East Nigeria. Monitor and track the financial, administrative and technical oversight of projects to ensure adherence to IOM's policies, practices and global standards on counter-trafficking (particularly focusing on the victim-centred response) as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and grant agreements regarding the issue of trafficking in persons.

Coordinate daily project activities and participate actively in training development and delivery. Communicate and follow up with appropriate IOM units and field offices, including in relation with psychosocial activities, IOM counter-trafficking and other vulnerable groups regular programmes on-going the Mission.

Promote dialogue, information-sharing and cooperation among Government and non-governmental actors on IOM's priority areas for cooperation. Monitor the protection needs of the victims of trafficking, their families and communities and coordinate systematic reporting.

Assist with the integration of victim protection related variables into assessments and tools used by IOM (such as DTM) and coordinate their analysis and treatment within IOM and other key protection actors.

Implement victim protection strategies, notably identification, referral and assistance activities for children (special focus on unaccompanied and separated children), victims of human trafficking and exploitation, victims of gender-based violence and/or other survivors of violence, exploitation and abuse, in coordination with other colleagues and concerned protection actors.

Coordinate project staff as well as consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.

Participate in protection focused seminars and other meetings of governmental and non-governmental entities, as requested.

Job Requirements

Minimum years of experience

Qualifications

Desired Course

Other Requirements

Required Qualifications and ExperienceEducation:

Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, International Affairs, Migration Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

Experience in programme development;

Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;

Good knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;

Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding

confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Method of Application

Note

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management o...